Roberto Casti's The Boys and Kifer Blurs Art and Music
Roberto Casti (Iglesias, 1992) presents his initiative, The Boys and Kifer, an artistic endeavor and fictional band that delves into DIY culture and art consumption in the Bandcamp age. Adopting a one-man-band approach, Casti blends music production with visual art, resulting in a multifaceted project that features free-download albums and live performances by the beach. While he draws inspiration from Fluxus, his goal is to investigate the interconnectedness of art and music. The Boys and Kifer functions as a band, complete with a website and social media presence, emphasizing live shows that redefine traditional concert experiences. In collaboration with Giuseppefraugallery, Casti provides free courses at the Scuola Civica d'Arte Contemporanea to foster community engagement with contemporary art in Carbonia-Iglesias, Italy's historically poorest province.
Key facts
- Roberto Casti is from Iglesias, born in 1992.
- The Boys and Kifer is an imaginary band and artistic project.
- The project uses a one-man-band format for performances.
- Casti cites Fluxus as a historical precedent.
- Casti wears masks during performances to cancel identity.
- Casti collaborates with Giuseppefraugallery collective.
- The Scuola Civica d'Arte Contemporanea was donated to the Comune of Iglesias.
- The province of Carbonia-Iglesias was the poorest in Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Roberto Casti
- Mati Jhurry
- Isabella Benshimol
- Giada Carnevale
- Marina Cavadini
- Aldo Lurgo
- Daniele Pulze
- Mattia Agnelli
Institutions
- Viafarini
- Giuseppefraugallery
- Scuola Civica d'Arte Contemporanea – Iglesias
- Artribune
- Bandcamp
- Fluxus
- Studi Festival
Locations
- Iglesias
- Sardinia
- Italy
- Carbonia-Iglesias